Head coach for PVCS is Kevin Pentecost, who will be assisted by Beth Grinder, Jeff Burney and Phil Legate, with each having a family tie to the team.

Rounding out the roster for the Lady Warriors are sophomores Catherine Blades and Marie Pryor, eighth-graders Lauren Binkley and Kelly Wilson, seventh-graders Lacy Grinder and Delaney Short, along with sixth-graders Elizabeth Shrout and Gabi Smith.

"We have an experienced infield that works well together," said assistant coach Grinder, adding that hitting and outfield are potential strengths for the team, with younger players eager to learn and grow.

The coaching staff sees youth as a factor in terms of challenges and skill focus.

"Young players will improve as they continue to develop their skills," Grinder said.

Team leaders for the Lady Warriors are Abbey Burney and Amy Grinder.

"They know the game, and they know how to encourage the other girls and help build them up," Grinder said. "They're also our communicators on the field."

Franklin Road Christian School and Macon Road Christian School are seen as the teams to beat in the TAACS.

"Two of our players from the 2013-2014 championship team have returned this year (Pentecost and Burney)," Grinder said. "The remaining girls are new to the team. It is our goal to see all of the girls grow into another championship team."

As for long-term goals for the program, Grinder said the coaches desire to help the girls to develop their skills and become confident in their hard work so that they can become the future leaders of the team.

"We want them to be leaders that will give God the glory in everything they do," she said.

PVCS hosted Heritage Christian on Tuesday and will host Clarksville Academy on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Balthrop Park in Pleasant View.

The Lady Warriors hit the road on Friday to face Christian Community, starting at 4 p.m.